Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends R/C Thomas Steam'n Speed Instructions

Please keep these instructions for future reference as they contain important information.

HOW TO FILL WITH WATER FOR STEAM

In order for Thomas to chug with steam, you have to fill his boiler.
1. When filling the boiler, be sure
the ON/OFF (I/O) switch on
THOMAS is in the OFF (O)
position. The ON/OFF (I/O)
switch is located on the back
of THOMAS, next to the battery
compartment (see battery
diagram for THOMAS).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• ALWAYS USE THE WATER-TUBE IN FILLING THE BOILER. NEVER PLACE THE ENGINE DIRECTLY UNDER THE FAUCET.
• DO NOT POUR WATER OR SOLID OBJECTS INTO THOMAS' FUNNEL.
• If the funnel or engine does get wet, shake the water loose and allow it to dry before playing again.
Allowing the funnel or engine to get wet repeatedly can cause permanent damage to the toy.
5. Gently squeeze the water-tube, slowly filling the boiler a little at a time.
When the water-tube is empty, the boiler is full. After using the water-tube, dry and store in the storage pocket found under Thomas' chassis.
Thomas is now ready to puff steam as he chugs along!
It may take a few tries before Thomas starts puffing steam. After a while, you may need to add more water to make more steam.
6. After several weeks or months, if Thomas is no longer puffing steam,
you may need to clean or replace the STEAM PIECE that creates the
steam. To open the engine steaming mechanism:
a. Remove the 2 screws found on the bottom of Thomas' chassis.
b. Remove the entire center-wheel housing.
c. Twist and remove the STEAM MECHANISM
and the STEAM PIECE.
(a, b)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Steps 5, 6, and 7 are to be done by an adult. For safety, keep the small replacement part away from children.

HOW TO PLAY

Be sure the ON/OFF (I/O) switch on THOMAS is in the ON (I) position.
The ON/OFF (I/O) switch is located on the back of THOMAS,
next to the battery compartment (see battery diagram for THOMAS).
Be sure the ON/OFF (I/O) switch on the R/C is in the ON (I) position.
The ON/OFF (I/O) switch is located on the bottom of the R/C,
next to the battery compartment (see battery diagram for the R/C).
There are 3 buttons on the R/C to control THOMAS:
SPECIAL
FORWARD
REVERSE
NOTE: The R/C works better indoors and in darker lighting conditions. Sunlight and bright lights can interfere with the function of the R/C.
For best results, make sure the R/C is no further than 5 feet (1,5m) away from THOMAS while playing. Be sure to point the R/C directly at THOMAS with
nothing in between THOMAS and the R/C.
For best performance, use on a hard flat surface or low pile rug or carpeting.
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INSTRUCTIONS
2. Remove the small water-tube stored
underneath Thomas' chassis.
STEAM PIECE
STEAM
MECHANISM
(c)
3. Squeeze and fill the water-tube
to the fill-line, checking the
water-level while holding the
tube in an upright position.
NOTE: It is best to use COLD distilled
water rather than tap water. Tap water can
cause mineral deposits in the mechanism
of the toy. Never use HOT water.
7. Before replacing the original STEAM PIECE with the new one, you might want to
try cleaning the original STEAM PIECE with water – it may just be dirty.
If it needs to be replaced, we have included a REPLACEMENT STEAM PIECE for
your convenience – please keep it in a safe place for when you need to replace it.
Once the STEAM PIECE is cleaned or replaced:
a. Insert and twist the STEAM MECHANISM until it locks in.
b. Re-insert the housing and re-fasten the screws.
c. Re-fill the boiler and Thomas is ready to puff steam again!
(a)
FORWARD
Press this button
to make Thomas
roll forward in a
straight line.
4. Insert the water tube into the small
hole found between Thomas' funnel
and dome.
DOME
FUNNEL
BOILER
(b)
SPECIAL
Press this button to make Thomas
perform 3 pre-programmed moves:
1. Steam Spin
2. Pumping Pistons
3. Twisting Tracks
REVERSE
Press this button
to make Thomas
roll backward in a
circle.
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